504 block heater installation question

[maglinvinn]

Hello all!

http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/Farmall-504_Block-Heater-Engine_106725A1.html

I picked up one of these and was going to rock out making it so my engine could start this weekend, but found the instructions vague at best. I've been tearing up the internet looking for anything that explains how best to install these things and keep coming up empty handed. I'm starting to worry that even if i found something it'd be so obscure that i'd end up wasting the 30 bucks by burning it out or something rediculous.

What i would love to know is - how the heck do i isntall this, more pointedly - where?

Please help

 

[sd pete]

Drain most of the coolant. Remove a frost plug (easiest one to get to). I used a chisel to remove them or a center punch. Put the new heater in and tighten it. Fill with coolant and plug it in.

 

[sd pete]

The heater should be pointing down.

 

[pete 23]

There are several different styles so don't know what you have. Find welch plug most toward center of engine that you can get at. Knock it out(don't worry if it goes inside as you can reach in and get ahold of it to hook it out) and clean up the recess in block. Use a little lube on o-ring or packing depending on style. Make sure the element does not touch any thing inside of engine and point it what ever way gives the best clearance. Usually up.

 

[maglinvinn]

hey guys. got this all installed on the tractor. looks good to go


I got some other questions, but will start a new thread.

 

[maglinvinn]

graphic link is bad. trying to upload the finished.

 

[sd pete]

That should work.